Silverleaf New Construction Homes in 2026

By Brian Sacks, SRES®, Christie's International Real Estate First Coast · September 24, 2026

Key Takeaways

• Silver Landing homes are priced from approximately $460,000 to $750,000+, built by Dream Finders Homes, Ashley Homes, and Richmond American on 43-, 53-, and 63-foot lots.
• Courtney Oaks is a gated luxury enclave with estate homes on 70- to 85-foot-plus lots, priced from approximately $850,000 to $1.6 million and above.
• St. Johns County active listings fell from 2,409 in July 2025 to 1,625 in July 2026, a year-over-year drop of 784 homes, tightening the overall inventory environment even as new construction continues.
• 2026 Silverleaf openings include a new Publix, a Baptist Health 24/7 Emergency Center, and retail shell permits issued in late August 2026 for restaurants and a bank.
• Silverleaf phases rank among the fastest-absorbing new construction releases in St. Johns County, driven by amenity quality.

What makes Silverleaf different from other St. Johns County communities?

Silverleaf is a large-scale master-planned community developed by The Hutson Companies, with significant development activity accelerating after road construction in 2018 and continuing at pace through 2026. It sits in central/northwestern St. Johns County and has grown into one of the region's most talked-about addresses for buyers who want brand-new construction without sacrificing access to services.

What sets it apart is the combination of tiered product, meaning there's a genuine range of home sizes, lot widths, and price points within one community, and an amenity build-out that has been catching up to the residential pace. In 2026, that build-out is visibly accelerating.

What's opened in Silverleaf in 2026?

The two biggest additions this year are a new Publix and a Baptist Health 24/7 Emergency Center, both of which were cited in a February 2026 community update as part of Silverleaf's push toward self-contained living. Then in late August 2026, retail shell permits were issued for additional restaurants and a bank inside or immediately adjacent to the community. For buyers who've toured master-planned communities and found the retail still years away, Silverleaf in 2026 is a different story.

The community also features pools, walking and biking paths, and parks that are already open and in use. The residential amenity infrastructure isn't a promise on a site plan. It's there.

How does Silverleaf fit into the broader St. Johns County market?

Context matters here. According to Northeast Florida Life's July 2026 market report, St. Johns County active listings fell from 2,409 in July 2025 to 1,625 in July 2026, a drop of 784 homes year-over-year. That's a meaningful tightening of resale inventory even as builders continue to deliver new homes.

In that environment, Silverleaf's new construction phases are absorbing quickly. Mid-2026 local market commentary consistently ranks Silverleaf alongside Shearwater and remaining Nocatee phases as one of the fastest-absorbing new construction corridors in the county. Amenity quality is a major part of that story.

I work with buyers relocating to Northeast Florida all the time, and Silverleaf comes up in nearly every conversation where someone wants new construction in St. Johns County. The question isn't usually whether they're interested. It's which enclave fits their budget and lifestyle.

Which enclaves and builders should buyers focus on in Silverleaf?

Silverleaf is organized into distinct neighborhood enclaves, each with its own builders, lot sizes, and price positioning. The two most prominent right now are Silver Landing and Courtney Oaks, and they offer genuinely different products.

Silver Landing

Silver Landing is the larger, more accessible entry point into Silverleaf. Builders active here include Dream Finders Homes, Ashley Homes, and Richmond American, building on 43-, 53-, and 63-foot lots. As of the most recently updated enclave guide (last updated September 2, 2026), prices range from approximately $460,000 to $750,000+.

The lot widths tell you a lot about what to expect. At 43 feet, you're in a contemporary master-planned footprint: efficient use of space, modern open-concept floor plans, and modest side yards. Step up to a 53- or 63-foot lot and you start getting more breathing room, larger garage configurations, and more outdoor living potential. Dream Finders in particular has been popular with buyers who want design flexibility and a strong standard-feature package.

Floor plans across Silver Landing lean toward open-concept living, kitchen, and dining integration, the kind of layout that works well for how people actually live today. Covered lanais are common, and many plans offer options for extended patios and conservation or pond views depending on the lot.

Courtney Oaks

Courtney Oaks is Silverleaf's gated luxury enclave, built by MasterCraft Builder Group, Riverside Homes, and Ashley Homes on 70- to 85-foot-plus lots. Prices here run from approximately $850,000 to $1.6 million and above, reflecting the estate-style architecture, expanded outdoor living, three-car garages, and larger front setbacks that come with those lot widths.

If you're comparing Courtney Oaks to something like Sawgrass or Ponte Vedra Beach for a luxury new build, the conversation gets interesting. You're getting comparable build quality and finishes in a newer community with more modern infrastructure, but without the legacy price premium of the older corridors. That's a trade-off worth weighing in detail, and it's one I walk my buyers through case by case.

Reverie at Silverleaf

Silverleaf also includes Reverie at Silverleaf, an age-targeted (55+) option within the broader community. For buyers who want new construction with amenities tailored to active adult living, without being isolated from the rest of the community's retail and services, Reverie is worth a dedicated conversation. The 2026 amenity openings benefit all Silverleaf residents, including those in the age-targeted section.

Price ranges reflect the most recently updated enclave guide (last updated September 2, 2026) and should be treated as ranges, not guaranteed current pricing. Verify directly with the builder or your agent.

Your specific fit within Silverleaf depends on your budget, the lot size you want, and how much outdoor living space matters to you. That's exactly the kind of conversation I have before we ever set foot in a model home. It saves time and gets you in front of the right builder from the start.

How competitive is the Silverleaf new construction market right now?

Competitive, but not frantic. Here's the nuance: county-wide inventory has tightened, which creates urgency around resale homes. New construction gives buyers more process control. You're working with a builder's timeline and contract, not competing in a multiple-offer situation on a resale. But Silverleaf's phase releases absorb quickly, which means popular lots and floor plans don't sit long.

The National Association of Realtors has noted nationally that new construction has been absorbing a larger share of buyer demand as resale inventory stays constrained, and that dynamic is playing out in St. Johns County specifically. Silverleaf benefits from that shift because it has active phases releasing now.

As for negotiating upgrades: it depends on the builder, the phase, and where they are in their absorption schedule. Some builders have more flexibility early in a phase release; others are firm on pricing when demand is strong. I know which builders in Silverleaf tend to have more room and when. That's the kind of local intelligence that makes a real difference in a new construction transaction.

New construction contracts are also different from resale contracts in ways that matter. The builder's contract protects the builder. Having your own agent in your corner who has reviewed these contracts many times, and knows what to push back on, is not optional if you want to protect your interests.

Common questions

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